Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Salt Pork
Every so often, pick up skin-on salt pork for stir-fries. Render the excess fat from the pork first, then use the infused oil to cook mild, oil-absorbing vegetables like Chinese broccoli, Chinese mustard greens, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Pre-packaged Brussels sprouts are readily available at most local supermarkets, and they make a delicious, flavorful pairing with salt pork.
Ingredients
salt pork with skin
about 100g
Brussels sprouts
about 300g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Slice the salt pork.
2
Step 2
Remove the outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts and halve each one. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add the Brussels sprouts and blanch for about 3 minutes, then drain.
3
Step 3
Slice the chili and garlic.
4
Step 4
Stir-fry the salt pork to render the fat, then discard the excess oil.
5
Step 5
Continue heating the wok, add the chili rings and garlic slices, and stir-fry until fragrant.
6
Step 6
Add the Brussels sprouts and season with 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1/3 tsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp rice wine, and 1/3 tsp white pepper. Toss to combine.
7
Step 7
Add the salt pork.
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Step 8
Toss briefly and serve immediately. OK. Enjoy!
